Tender

Metrolink Communications Network Upgrade Project

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Tender

04 Jul 2019 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester is currently inviting tenders for the "Metrolink Communications Network Upgrade Project" located in the North West of England. This procurement process, which is in the tender stage, involves the upgrade of the Metrolink Communications Network with a total budget of £7,000,000. The tender period ends on 14th August 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 20th February 2020, running until 31st January 2022. The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on networks and telecommunications equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in installation services and technical design. Companies that can efficiently deliver the procurement, configuration, and installation of network switches and core stack servers, as well as associated civil works and testing, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms familiar with public transport projects may find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and engage in a substantial public contract.

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Notice Title

Metrolink Communications Network Upgrade Project

Notice Description

TfGM is seeking to procure a Supplier to deliver the Metrolink Communications Network Upgrade Project. The scope of works will include: * The renewal of "core stacks" (servers at Queens Road Metrolink depot and Trafford Metrolink depot with modern equivalents and the replacement of all 170 network switches). * The design of the proposed network upgrade. The design shall be derived from the performance specification and outline conceptual design previously undertaken. * Production of technical strategies, quality and design management plans * The procurement, configuration and installation of new network switches, associated cabling and terminations for each stop. * The procurement, configuration and installation of new core stack servers, associated network software and hardware * The procurement, configuration and installation of new security firewalls for the new network * The works will including civils enabling work which include minor de-vegetation works where required, Installation of concrete troughing and 3 new Under Track Crossings (UTX's) * Installation and Renewal of life expired fibre optic cabling on Altrincham, Bury, Eccles, and City Centre Lines. * This comprises approximately 30km on the Bury lines, 27Km on Altrincham Lines, 11Km on the Eccles lines and 2Km on the City Centre line, to address network resilience issues and single points of failure. * Full and detailed testing and commissioning of the new network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f01eef4-25ba-4caf-93ab-8881f99df7b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673a4e24-95e5-4b73-8f26-cb4fd1d8f731
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

48000000 - Software package and information systems

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Andy Duckworth
Contact Email
andrew.duckworth@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
+44 1612441000

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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